Cook v. Trump

Case Overview

The case, docketed as Trump v. Cook (25A312) at the Supreme Court, involves presidential removal power in tension with Federal Reserve Board independence. The administration argues members lack due process protections without explicit statutory scheme and that the district court lacked jurisdiction to order reinstatement. Doctor Cook responds by citing historical precedent for for-cause tenure and judicial protection of offices pending review, with the Supreme Court scheduled for oral arguments on January 21, 2026, though no ruling has been issued yet.